Finance Business Partner – Children’s and Corporate

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM) is seeking a talented and forward-thinking Finance Business Partner – Children’s and Corporate to join its finance leadership team.

In this role, you’ll provide expert financial support and strategic insight across Children’s Services and Corporate functions, helping to shape and deliver the council’s financial and service priorities. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure robust budget management, sound financial planning, and evidence-based decision-making that drives real impact for the borough’s residents.

As a key member of the management team, you’ll lead on all aspects of financial analysis, reporting, and advice — ensuring that resources are used effectively and that financial risks and opportunities are well understood. You’ll also play a crucial role in developing and motivating your team and contributing to the ongoing transformation of RBWM’s finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Directors and Heads of Service to provide strategic financial advice and guidance.
• Lead on budget planning, monitoring, and reporting for both revenue and capital budgets.
• Provide high-quality financial analysis to support business cases, funding bids, and cost-effective service delivery.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate mitigations are in place.
• Support the delivery of the council’s medium-term financial strategy.
• Present complex financial information clearly to senior officers and elected members.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the finance team.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and experienced finance professional with strong leadership, communication and analytical skills. You will:

• Be a fully qualified CCAB accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW or CIMA) with a strong commitment to professional development.
• Have substantial experience in budget management, financial planning, and business partnering — ideally within a local authority or large, complex organisation.
• Be adept at translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insight.
• Demonstrate credibility and influence when working with senior leaders and elected members.

To view the candidate pack for this role click here

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a one-page supporting statement to Tim Salmon at Tim@ambientpeople.co.uk.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
Tim Salmon – Director, Ambient People

07355 624693 |  Tim@ambientpeople.co.uk

Closing date: 3rd December, 23:59